Lido Anthony " Lee " Iacocca (/ ˌaɪ.əˈkoʊkə / EYE-ə-KOH-kə; October 15, 1924 – July 2, 2019) was an American author, engineer, and an executive who developed the Ford Mustang, …

Lee Iacocca (born October 15, 1924, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died July 2, 2019, Bel Air, California) was an American automobile executive who was president (1978–92) and …

Apr 2, 2014 · American auto executive Lee Iacocca became a national celebrity for steering the Chrysler Corporation away from bankruptcy toward record profits in the 1980s.

Jan 22, 2025 · Lee Iacocca was a prominent business leader known for his role at Ford and Chrysler, achieving notable success and earning a legacy in the auto industry.

Iacocca began his career in the automotive industry immediately following school, as an engineering trainee with the Ford Motor Company in 1946. After switching from engineering to …

Jul 2, 2019 · Some automotive historians have said that Lee Iacocca was an automotive genius and that he also demonstrated great automotive marketing skills and leadership. He didn’t stop …

Jul 3, 2019 · Lido Anthony Iacocca ’45—better known to millions of Americans as Lee Iacocca—a dedicated philanthropist, visionary automaker and influential business leader who was …

Feb 14, 2025 · CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Lee Iacocca, American automotive executive. Personal:Birth date: October 15, 1924 Death date: July 2, …

Lee Iacocca By Tom Kirvan Born on October 15, 1924, in Allentown, Pa., Lee Iacocca rose from the engineering ranks of Ford Motor Co. to become its president in 1970 before being …

Apr 19, 2022 · Lee Iacocca graduated Allentown High School in 1942. Even as a young man, Iacocca set his sights high. His dream job? To head Ford Motor Company. In pursuance of …